S2 Ep 37 180K Followers Later: The Truth About Being an OG Instagram Creator with Jera Bean đ¤đ
Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
Release Date: 08/18/2025
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Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
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The Future of Creative Careers: The Playbook on Community, Freelance + AI with AIGA đ¨đ¤đ
Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
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Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
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Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
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S2 Ep 37 180K Followers Later: The Truth About Being an OG Instagram Creator with Jera Bean đ¤đ
Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
Some episodes feel like a warm, soul-honest hugâand this one with is exactly that. Jera is a social media strategist, content creator, and real-deal creative whoâs walked the wild path from fitness influencer to brand-builder and business owner. In this convo, we talk about what it really means to build a personal brand while staying true to yourselfâespecially in a space that can reward performative over personal. She opens up about separating your self from your business, how social trends shape our creativity, and the importance of setting boundaries in a career that lives on your...
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S2 Ep 36 Breakups + Breadcrumbs: What it means for your business đ đ
Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
In this episode. I get personal and raw as I share the behind-the-scenes of navigating a recent breakupâand how itâs rippled through my life, mental health, and business. This isnât just about relationships. Itâs about the messy, beautiful recalibration that happens when you let go of something (or someone) that isnât alignedâand finally make space for something better. This is for anyone whoâs felt like their personal life is bleeding into their work and wondered if thatâs... actually a gift. We talk about: What grief and business have in common The emotional toll of...
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Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
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Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
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Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
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S2 E32 Client Testimonials: "I manifested EVERYTHING on my list" with Caitie Corradino đŤśđđ¸
Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis
This episode is a little bit different from our usual, but so full of expansion! With the kickoff of Camp Clarity: Recalibration Edition right around the corner, we're bringing back an incredible repeat guest and past Camp Clarity success, Caitie Corradino. We're diving into Caitie's experience with Camp Clarity and the community and how it helped her quit a soul sucking job, dive fully into her business, and manifest all of her success. It's such a full episode to show you what's possible for you, and how Camp Clarity can be the missing puzzle piece to all of your desires. â ...
info_outlineSome episodes feel like a warm, soul-honest hugâand this one with Jera is exactly that.
Jera is a social media strategist, content creator, and real-deal creative whoâs walked the wild path from fitness influencer to brand-builder and business owner. In this convo, we talk about what it really means to build a personal brand while staying true to yourselfâespecially in a space that can reward performative over personal. She opens up about separating your self from your business, how social trends shape our creativity, and the importance of setting boundaries in a career that lives on your phone.
We also go deep on her transition into this next seasonâbecoming a mother, shifting her pace, and dreaming up a future that includes more art, more slowness, and more joy. Thereâs plenty in here about growth, grit, and the identity shifts that come with doing the thing differently.
Whether youâre craving a biz pivot, feel disconnected from your audience, or youâre just ready to make your online presence feel more like you, this oneâs a must-listen.
Key Episode Takeaways
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Vulnerability in business isnât weaknessâitâs your superpower.
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Itâs okay to outgrow the version of yourself your audience first met.
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Authenticity > algorithms. Every. Single. Time.
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Boundaries are sacredâespecially when your business is also your face.
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You get to change your mind and start fresh.
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Not all growth is visibleâand not all success is measured in likes.
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Art, presence, and play are valid forms of productivity.
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The journey is allowed to evolve as you do.
Ways to Plug In
âşď¸ Camp Clarity kicks off September 18th â we strip away the noise, get you clear on your story, your offers, your marketing, and your money â so you can finally run a thriving business that feels as creative and fun as the work you do. Apply here.
đ Recess is the creative community you've been looking for. Try it for 3 months for $55/month. You can sit with us.
âď¸ Follow me on Instagram @dianadaviscreative for more behind-the-scenes